Area Overview for Faenor Community

Comins Coch in Faenor Community
Bridge over the Cambrian line in Faenor Community
The main road through Commins Coch in Faenor Community
Access and footpath going west in Commins Coch in Faenor Community
Rough grazing by the railway line in Faenor Community
Houses in Brongwinau in Faenor Community
Weak bridge at Fronfraith in Faenor Community
Bungalows, Comins Coch in Faenor Community
A487 towards Bow Street in Faenor Community
The Cambrian line heading for Aberystwyth in Faenor Community
The Cambrian line from Bow Street in Faenor Community
The approach to Troedrhiwgwinau Farm in Faenor Community
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Area Information

Living in Faenor Community defines a distinctly rural existence within a civil parish in Wales. This area covers just 6.3 km², which limits the scope of the surrounding environment but concentrates the available amenities. You will find a setting governed by the clearance and preservation of local landscapes rather than the urban sprawl typical of larger towns. The community operates under its own administrative structure as a parish, giving it a specific identity separate from the wider counties. Your daily routine here revolves around a compact footprint where distance to local services is minimal, yet the broader context remains that of the Welsh countryside. There are no large commercial hubs within these specific boundaries, meaning your commute likely extends beyond the immediate parish limits. The sense of place is defined by its small size and administrative classification rather than population density or urban infrastructure. When you consider homes in Faenor Community, you are choosing a life far removed from metropolitan noise. This location suits those who prioritise space and quiet over immediate access to major city centres.

Area Type
Unitary Electoral Division
Area Size
6.3 km²
Population
Not available
Population Density
Not available

Demographics

The demographic profile of Faenor Community reveals an established village character. The median age of residents is 70, indicating that this parish is home to a predominantly older population. Most households consist of individuals, suggesting that many residents live alone or that family units are less common here. This age structure often correlates with a slower pace of life and different community needs compared to family-centric areas. Home ownership stands at 71%, a figure that is characteristically high for rural parishes in Wales. Such a high rate suggests that many residents have lived in their homes for decades, having purchased them long ago. The accommodation types reflect this historical ownership pattern, with a stock likely dominated by older, single-family dwellings rather than modern purpose-built apartments. You will find that the community is not driven by rapid turnover or new development but by long-term residency. The demographic makeup points to a stable environment where people have deep roots rather than a transient population seeking temporary housing.

Household Size

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Accommodation Type

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Tenure

71
majority

Ethnic Group

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Religion

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most common

Household Composition

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most common

Age

70
median
Age: Total
most common

Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

23
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

  • Flood Risk
    Locked
  • Ramsar Wetland Sites
    Locked
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    Locked
  • Protected Nature Reserve
    Locked
  • Protected Woodland
    Locked
  • Crime Risk
    Locked

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